MEET US IN THE KITCHEN: Take a hands-on cooking class, gardening workshop, or join a conversation about food and culture. We host these classes for all regardless of ability to pay or skill level. Check out the schedule that includes other public programming and events. It is our hope to bring everyone together in the kitchen to learn about healthful food in a variety of fun and interactive ways.

Our Community Kitchen Classes fill up quickly! Please take a moment to pre-register to reserve your spot - we look forward to seeing you!

Local Matters at Ohio State Fair

Fuel Your Fun at the Ohio State Fair with Local Matters!

Take a quick detour while you're at the Ohio State Fair to check out Local Matters' fun, delicious, and healthful food for kids! Our hands-on food and growing sessions create learning opportunities for kids of all ages! You will learn how to grow healthy foods, what healthy foods do for our bodies, and how the healthful choice can be the delicious choice! Whether you're getting hands dirty planting seeds or helping to prepare a delicious, healthful snack, you will learn that healthy eating is not only good for your body, but tons of fun. Stop by and taste different whole foods that keep you minds and bodies strong and full of energy - perfect to fuel your fun at the fair all day long!

Admission to Local Matters activities is included with Ohio State Fair admission. For more information about the Ohio State Fair, visit: https://ohiostatefair.com/.

July 29, 2018 | 10:00am - 4:00pmFuel Your Fun with Plant Proteins!

Cooking Demo: Three Sisters Casserole

Hands-On Cooking Activity: Three Sisters Salad

Growing Activity: Take Home Planter

Please note that listed activities are subject to change without prior notice.